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Ahi Tuna In Mustard Crust With Red Pepper Nage

January 27, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains	American	American	2	Servings

INGREDIENTS

16	oz	Sushi-quality tuna, cut in
8	oz	Slices
4	oz	Dijon mustard
1	c	Seasoned bread crumbs
		Seasonings follow:
1	ds	Cumin
1	ds	Yellow mustard seed
2		Cloves garlic, minced
1	ds	Fresh thyme
1	ds	Cayenne pepper
1	ds	Salt
1	ds	Black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

~- This recipe calls for "Red Pepper Nage," the recipe for which is
provided in this cookbook and can be displayed in its own window
concurrently with this recipe. --  Prepare breadcrumbs in the usual
manner, using the spices listed.  Brush the tuna slices with Dijon
mustard and spread the seasoned  breadcrumbs over the mustard. Cook the
tuna to the desired degree of  doneness, which is preferably rare.
Serve with Red Pepper Nage.  Recipe By     : Mark Monette of the
Flagstaff House, Boulder, CO  From: Ladies Home Journal- August 1991
File
ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 492 Calories From Fat: 161 Total Fat: 18.4g Cholesterol: <1mg Sodium: 2463.6mg Potassium: 453.6mg Carbohydrates: 50.8g Fiber: 4.6g Sugar: 6g Protein: 31.5g